59A Geylang Bahru
HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, Singapore 330059
59A Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 97 dwelling units. Across 66 resales on record, 4-Room flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$670 psf, 102 sqm). The lease has approximately 71 years remaining.
What are the key facts about 59A Geylang Bahru?
59A Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa · Kallang, completed in 1997, with 97 dwelling units.
- Town
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Planning area
- Kallang
- Completed
- 1997
- Storeys
- 21
- Total units
- 97
- Flat model
- Model A · Improved
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$775k
- Last transacted
- Aug 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 71 years
What are resale prices at 59A Geylang Bahru?
4-Room flats have recently resold around S$775k (S$670 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 38 | S$720,000recent | 100 sqm | S$656 psf |
| 5-Room | 28 | S$710,000recent | 120 sqm | S$550 psf |
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“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Aug 2026.
What rent and yield does 59A Geylang Bahru get?
Flats at 59A Geylang Bahru have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 4.8% (from 16 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
16 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
4.8%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Room | 12 | S$2,300/mo |
| 5-Room | 4 | S$3,200/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Dec 2025. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at 59A Geylang Bahru?
59A Geylang Bahru has 66 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$820,000 in Aug 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 4-Room | 07 TO 09 | 100 sqm | S$820,000 |
| Jul 2025 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$970,000 |
| Dec 2024 | 4-Room | 19 TO 21 | 100 sqm | S$868,888 |
| Sept 2024 | 5-Room | 13 TO 15 | 120 sqm | S$975,000 |
| May 2024 | 4-Room | 04 TO 06 | 101 sqm | S$728,000 |
| Jan 2024 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$722,000 |
| Oct 2023 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$775,000 |
| May 2023 | 4-Room | 10 TO 12 | 102 sqm | S$720,000 |
| Nov 2022 | 4-Room | 13 TO 15 | 100 sqm | S$730,000 |
| Feb 2022 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$805,000 |
| Sept 2021 | 5-Room | 10 TO 12 | 120 sqm | S$800,000 |
| Feb 2021 | 5-Room | 01 TO 03 | 122 sqm | S$672,000 |
What flat types are in 59A Geylang Bahru?
59A Geylang Bahru has 97 units, mostly 4-Room flats of the Model A / Improved model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is 59A Geylang Bahru?
59A Geylang Bahru is an HDB block in Kallang/Whampoa, in the Kallang planning area.
Block 59A Geylang Bahru is an HDB block located along Geylang Bahru. The block is recorded as completed around 1997, with up to 21 storeys. It has an estimated 97 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 4-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 59A Geylang Bahru, Singapore 330059. It is part of District 12, Balestier / Toa Payoh / Serangoon, the Kallang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Geylang Bahru MRT, approximately 406m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include The Poiz Centre for shopping, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd for groceries, Blk 69 Geylang Bahru for food options, Beng Wan Rd Pg for greenery and recreation, and Kolam Ayer Community Club for community facilities.
How far is 59A Geylang Bahru from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to 59A Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 406 m away (~6 min walk). 3 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Geylang Bahru MRT406 m · ~6 min
- Boon Keng MRT827 m · ~13 min
- Potong Pasir MRT975 m · ~15 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority327 m
- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolSecondary schoolwithin 1 km836 m
- St Andrew's School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km921 m
- St Andrew's School (Junior)Primary school1.0 km
- Hong Wen SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- St Andrew's Junior CollegeJunior college1.3 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Northlight SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at 59A Geylang Bahru?
Buying a flat at 59A Geylang Bahru (~S$775k) needs about S$6,178/mo in income and S$2,910/mo in repayments, after S$17,850 stamp duty and a S$194k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$775k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$17,850
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$194k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$2,910/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$6,178/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about 59A Geylang Bahru
How much does a 4-Room flat at Block 59A Geylang Bahru cost?⌄
4-Room flats at Block 59A Geylang Bahru have recently resold for a median of about S$775k (S$670 psf), from 66 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 59A Geylang Bahru by flat type?⌄
4-Room ≈ S$720k; 5-Room ≈ S$710k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 59A Geylang Bahru worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 59A Geylang Bahru has about 71 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1997). That's a long runway, so CPF usage and bank financing are generally unrestricted. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 59A Geylang Bahru?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 59A Geylang Bahru is about 4.8%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$775k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 59A Geylang Bahru?⌄
For a flat at about S$775k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$6,178/mo in household income, with repayments around S$2,910/mo after a S$194k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 59A Geylang Bahru?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 59A Geylang Bahru is Geylang Bahru MRT, about 406 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 59A Geylang Bahru?⌄
Bendemeer Primary School is within 1 km of Block 59A Geylang Bahru — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.